Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2010
57.4% pass rate
from 68 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Bonnet
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
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